Thank you for the ARC of this book!
I have been a huge fan of Lauren Layne for a long time, and this book did not disappoint.
I absolutely loved Addie and Robert!!
I can’t wait for the next book!

I've been loving Lauren Layne books ever since I picked up Passion on Park Avenue last year, and was so excited when I received the email notification saying I was approved for this title. And it was definitely everything Lauren Layne's books are, and I won't deny the fact that it was such a cute read.

But quite honestly, that's pretty much all that it was for me... A cute read. I didn't feel much about the romance at all. They were sweet, and I enjoyed their moments together, but I just felt like they happened so fast and were a little bit underdeveloped, and I had a hard time connecting to their romance and loving their moments as much as I hoping I would, and as much as I have loved other romances by Layne.

I felt the exact same way with the characters. There was nothing wrong with them at all, I enjoyed reading about them... But I personally didn't feel like there was anything special about them either? And, just like the romance, I just didn't connect with either one of them at all.

I enjoyed the side characters a lot, but I also just wanted more of Addie and her friends. I've always said Lauren Layne excels when it comes to writing female friendships, and I wish we could've gotten more of it in this book.

I am excited for more books in this series though, because I just really love the concept of reading about man who have recently been named Man of the Year. Cannot wait for the second book!

Although this wasn't a favorite for me, I still felt like it was solid Lauren Layne, and like I mentioned previously, a sweet and cute book. I just feel like, unfortunately, it'll be one I'll probably forget about in a few months.

This book absolutely intrigued me when I first heard about it - Lauren Layne's books are always reliable for me when I'm in the mood for them and this one with its unique set up and characters was good too. I didn't connect as well with these characters as I did with some in her other books, but many people might not feel this way. I also didn't feel quite as connected to the supporting characters and friends of the main characters, but I think they were both written that way for a reason with some difficult/private/hidden pasts. The ending was very sweet and adorable and perfect for these two.
Fans of her 21 Wall Street series will likely enjoy this as well.

Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review

This is the first book I've ever read by Lauren Layne(I already love Christina Lauren) and I quite enjoyed it! I really liked both the main characters, Robert Davenport and Adeline Blake, and the stories they each had. My only negative was that this book was short and quick that things could have been flushed out a bit better. Otherwise a cute and quick read!
Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an ARC for an honest review!

Yours In Scandal was a well written story, that was nicely paced, a little predictable, maybe, but very easy to get into and absorbing to read. Not to mention it was cute, comfy, light, sweet and entertaining to read, which is why I would happily recommend it to others.

***Thank you to NetGalley, Montlake and Lauren Layne. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book. All opinions are my own.***

I’m already a fan of Lauren Layne. This book just made me love her all the more. The writing was spot on. The characters were witty, thoughtful, intelligent and caring. I’m not sure what I was expecting exactly, but I found the plot really interesting. The situations felt realistic, which I appreciated. I loved that politics didn’t overpower the romance. There was lots of intrigue to keep me engaged. I adored Adeline. I respected that she was rebuilding her life from the ground up with what she thought was the best version of herself. I also loved that eventually, she finds the perfect mix of respectability and rebel. Robert was incredibly charming. He had the mind of a politician but he had heart. The pair has incredible chemistry. At the end of the day, this was a lighthearted romance that I would recommend to anyone who loves the genre.

When I started reading for pleasure rather than necessity, I stumbled upon a Lauren Layne book, “Blurred Lines”, and I’ve been a goner since. Her ability to captivate by making romance flirty, fun, and with a healthy delivery of steam has made her one of my favorite authors. Once I heard this was a political lead, I was kind of skeptical but she made this an endearing love story.
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You will never find a politician in real life as pure as Mr. Man of the Year, Mayor Davenport. Robert has always put his city and constituents first and has always played by the rules. By never stepping outside of his lane, he has never really loved for himself. He has never had a selfish moment, he has been too invested in living out his father’s legacy. Then... in walks Addie Blake, with her uptight, closed off persona. She’s a mystery to him that he wants to uncover, but not for political gain. Addie has a lot of secrets, and of course she would, being the daughter of a corrupt politician. She has a past she is not proud of and has worked hard to try to separate herself from it. She “never claimed to be a saint, just a slightly reformed sinner”. In the process, she loses the parts of herself that she loves the most.
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I was completely smitten by this story. Lauren Layne’s writing is always phenomenal for me. She’s able to write stories and characters I fall in love with in the first few pages. This book was no exception. Between the lines of witty banter and sarcastic jokes lies lots of heart for these two characters. Their chemistry jumped off the pages. It was sizzling and sultry, like watching two people dance a sexy salsa. I love the premise of this story. The lies and deception that get tangled and twisted as feelings grow towards each other. It’s like a modern Romeo and Juliette with a fun twist. For as much fantasy this story has, there was a lot of normalcy in the plot. I could easily connect to both Robert and Addie and feel the emotions being portrayed.
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I love the way Lauren Layne writes the steamy parts of this story. There’s enough there where it can make you blush reading, but she doesn’t take it over the top with descriptions or crass language. This story is fun and entertaining with a lot of heartwarming moments in between and characters you can’t help but love.
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Thank you to Lauren Layne and Lisa Filipe for this eARC. This was a dream!

This was a slow burn. There was tension and chemistry like crazy though. The steam comes about 60% of the way through but the build up is worth it! Mr Mayor is such a stand up man and I loved what he learned from his father. Addie is a wild child at heart but has a twisted father who happens to be Mr Mayor’s opposition should he choose to run for Governor. So the taboo-ness of the relationship is definitely there. The happy ending is swoon worthy! This story brings all the tension, chemistry and forbidden lovers you could ask for.

The 3 Ps - politics, party planning, and perfection!

Robert is not only a politician, he’s also THE hottest man which means he’s a giant NO for Addie...except he’s not. He needs a political edge and a party planner, which makes Addie the perfect choice for him...in more ways than one.

Lauren Layne has the ability to make me forget how long a book is, until the end when I realize I’m done and just want more, more, more. I’m so excited for this new series that so far seems to be bringing that LL heat along with the snappy dialogue and swoon worthy gestures!

I received a complimentary review copy of this book but all opinions are my own.

This is a new Lauren Layne for me.

No, I have read her books. Just not one like this one!

And I'm a fan.

Layne became an instant "auto-buy" author for me when I read her popular Central Park Pact series. Her newest series (Man of the Year) beginner novel, Yours in Scandal is a perfect blend of her happy, light writing with a much deeper storyline and steamier romance.

After being named Citizen magazine's, Man of the Year, Robert Davenport becomes the hottest commodity among women. Robert is New York City's youngest mayor and plans to run for NY governor once his mayoral term ends. This means he must have a strategy in beating his stiff competition. Enter party planner, Adeline Blake. Adeline has closer ties to Robert than she realizes when he hires her to run his "going-out-of-office" party. Adeline's father is Robert's most lucrative competition in the election. Robert's team asked him to get to know her better to find out what he can do to beat her father. When he finally meets Adeline, sparks fly. Now, he must face a tough choice: follow your ambitions or follow your heart?

Yours in Scandal is a quick read with bits of steamy romance and heartbreaking discoveries. I enjoyed the characters in this novel, in particular, Adeline who made a fresh and strong leading lady. Robert was a bit much at times, but the classic handsome manner and smooth-talking won me over quickly. The story flowed well. Layne easily wove together present and past stories to create a plot that was worthy of being a top romance novel among the genre's fans. Of course, as always, Layne created a vibrant NYC by making her readers feel like they were included in the elite of the Big Apple.

This book is a solid 4 stars. I would recommend this book for fans of rom coms and political dramas.

Thank you Netgalley, Lauren Layne, and Montlake Romance for a copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review.

Yours in Scandal will be published on March 10, 2020.

Another great story by Lauren Layne! Great story and characters, a story that kept me hooked and entertained, all the way through the end.

I have been in such a reading slump lately and a new Lauren Layne book was just what I needed. I loved this book!

I must admit I was a little wary that the male lead in this book is a politician. I read to escape from politics, so I don’t generally appreciate it in my fiction. However, there actually isn’t a lot of politics involved. Yes, Robert is the Mayor, but he’s honest and doesn’t play dirty and there’s not any mention at all of Red vs. Blue nonsense. I appreciated that Layne was able to have a story about a politician without pushing any political agenda.

I loved the romance between Robert and Addie. Though I thought their relationship happened maybe a little bit fast, I definitely shipped it. They had some great banter and chemistry. There were some very sweet and romantic moments, as well. I was hoping that Layne would continue with omitting the graphic scenes, like she did in the Central Park Pact series, but I’m sure there will be others that are glad they’re included here.

I thought there was a lot of potential for some major angst when some truths are finally revealed and I was bracing myself for it, but I ended up being pleasantly surprised with how it was handled. The couple actually communicated, took responsibility for the things they did, and maturely decided how they wanted to move forward. The whole “I can’t believe you lied to me” thing is such a common plot point in Romances and I loved that Layne took a different route here, as there were plenty of other avenues for the drama to come from. To that point, though, I had a hard time understanding why Addie’s teenage behavior from a decade ago would cause such a problem for Robert’s future campaign. I think the fact that she was the opponent’s daughter would be a bigger issue in the press, but that doesn’t seem to be quite as concerning to the characters.

Overall, I loved Yours in Scandal. Lauren Layne’s books are like comfort food to me. They never fail to lift my mood and make me happy. I definitely recommend this one to fans of Contemporary Romances and longtime Layne readers won’t be disappointed.

Overall Rating (out of 5): 4 Stars

Cute and fast read.

Unfortunately I didn't really feel the chemistry between the main characters.

An absolute favourite of mine for 2020 so far, I really enjoyed this book and couldn’t put it down. I loved the slow burn, the chemistry and the storyline. Add in politics and I just want more! I always enjoy Lauren Layne’s books but this one is a definite favourite of mine!

What is it about Lauren Layne’s characters-they’re just...perfect! Relatable, charming and totally aware of who they are. I never pass up a Lauren Layne book. Don’t miss this one! And for those of you who are thinking “I don’t want to read a book about politics”- this isnt one. It’s not the least bit political.

3 1/2 Scandalous Stars!

Addie’s father is the Governor of New York, but he isn’t much of a father. Addie rebelled by partying to hard and eventually disappearing from the New York night life. Five years later Addie’s back as an event planner and has changed her looks, her name, her attitude ... so that nobody would know her as the Governor’s wild daughter. Robert Davenport, the Mayor of New York City, hires her to plan a party and to get close to her. Robert plans to run for Governor and his campaign manager wants him to get dirt from Addie on her father. But when they meet there is an instant attraction and the lives that they have planned for themselves will be in jeopardy.

This is a quick, sweet and funny romance. The characters and storyline are good ..
I just found it to be very predictable.

I received an early copy courtesy of Montlake Romance through NetGalley in exchange for a honest review.

Mayor Robert Davenport's current time in office is almost coming to an end, but he has political aspirations on becoming the next governor of New York City. Adeline Blake has stayed away from New York and it's political scene for quite some time. She doesn't want to associate anything to do with her father, the current governor of New York, or anyone that crosses paths with him. So when Mayor Robert Davenport asks Adeline to plan a black tie affair at his mansion, can she trust him?

I enjoyed getting to know what made Adeline the way she is and how/why she built her business. Her relationship with her father was so sad and really made me feel for her. I also like how Robert's vulnerabilities were no less important than Adeline's and these two had a shared connection because of that.

I liked the relationship between Adeline and Robert. Lauren Layne gave us a slow slow burn between these two headstrong individuals, but I enjoyed the ride. I will be honest and say that the story was a bit predictable for me, and I wasn't always sold on the attraction between Robert and Adeline. I still enjoyed this book and am looking forward to the next book in the series.

This was a solid 3.5 read for me. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher.

i really really really enjoy lauren layne's books. yeah, i admit, i was a bit taken aback with the lack of steam in the central park series, but i got used to it because they were still sweet, adorable, funny, etc, all the good lauren layne things. but that doesn't mean i wasn't excited when i saw her mention on instagram that this one was back to her normal steam levels just because i think she is absolutely fabulous about using those scenes to move the story and relationship along really authentically and realistically (but seriously, kudos to her for not being afraid to switch things up, many authors don't do this and their books become stale).

so anywho. i was excited for this one. and.. i say this with all the lauren layne love in my heart... it was fine. it wasn't bad. it wasn't amazing. it was just fine. i don't have strong feelings either way. a couple of things irked me a little bit (the whole dating rosalie thing) and i felt the pacing was off (especially in between the conflict-we-all-knew-was-coming and the ending) but nothing specifically annoyed me or offended me... unfortunately nothing wowed me either. i don't want to sound like a jerk, i'll still 100% pick up the next book she publishes, i'll still read the rest of this series. i just... didn't feel much while reading this one. addie and robert were fine. they were fine together and they were fine on their own. the story was fine, the side characters were fine. i just didn't really feel much. but it was fine.

i sound like a jerk and i hate that - but i gotta be honest! i still love lauren layne, i still had an enjoyable time reading it, i will still read everything she publishes (i even bought the never after book off her website, i am a LL fan okay!) and i would still recommend this if it sounds like your jam. i recommend LL in general actually. but anyway. long story long, this was fine, honest. it was a solid middle of the road read for me.

romcom that wasnt super hilarious but still entertaining. I dont usually enjoy politics in romance so it's a hit or miss.

Huge fan of the author, but unfortunately this one fell flat for me. It felt predictable, and I just wanted more. The characters were okay, and the romance was fine, but those aren't the kind,of descriptors that will entice me to buy a book.